Brian J. Clausen - an Apple Valley, United States Family Law Lawyer

Apple Valley Family Law Lawyer

Updated: 02/16/2026

Areas of Practice

Family Law
Divorce
Child Custody and Support
Spousal Maintenance
Paternity

Attorney Information

Overview

Mr. Clausen practices extensively in all areas of family law including divorce, complex asset and debt division, child custody and support, spousal maintenance, paternity, domestic abuse, and harassment. He is licensed in the State of Minnesota and Federal Court. Mr. Clausen believes in thorough preparation for his cases and active involvement with his clients.

He is a strong advocate for his client's position. He is a member of the Dakota County Bar Association. Mr. Clausen is a volunteer with several organizations including the Tubman Center and Resource Center for Fathers and Families. He has over twenty-four years of litigation and alternative dispute resolution experience. Mr. Clausen is also a mediator and Qualified Neutral under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice and is also on the provider list of the Ramsey County Financial Early Neutral Evaluation Panel.

Awards and Honors

Super Lawyers® Selectees

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Honors

Super Lawyers, Family Law (2015-2023)
Tubman Firm of the Year (2010)
AVVO Client’s Choice (2021)

Other Sources of Feedback About Brian J. Clausen

Included on the 2026 Minnesota Super Lawyers list

Past Lists

2025 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
2024 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
2023 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
2022 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
2021 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
2020 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
2019 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
2018 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
2017 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
2016 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
2015 Minnesota Super Lawyers list

Education

Legal Education
- William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota, 1998
  J.D.
Non Legal Education
- University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN, USA
  B.A.
  Major: Advertising
  Major: Journalism

Current Employment Position(s)

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Pro Bono Activities

Tubman/Crysalis, Volunteer, Present
Resource Center for Father's and Families, Volunteer, Present

Representative Cases

Leroy v. Leroy
- Citation: 600 N.W.2d 729
- Court: Minn. App.
- Year: 1999
- Serial Number: 1999229070

Bar Admissions

Minnesota, 1998
U.S. District Court District of Minnesota, 1999

Other Affiliations

Minnesota State Bar Association
Dakota County Bar Association (Member)
Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (Member)

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Apple Valley, MN

14985 Glazier Avenue
Suite 525
Apple Valley, MN 55124

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Phone: 952-432-3136

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